Central Alberta
Looking for a weekend of outdoor entertainment and activities without any hassles?Staff Writer
Archaeology Week, Bodo, AB, June 25-29, 2012
While off the beaten path, a visit to the Bodo Archaeology Centre for Archaeology Week is a must see. Located 35 km south of Provost, in east-central Alberta is one of Alberta’s largest and well-preserved archaeological sites. This site was inhabited during the past 5000 years by Aboriginal peoples who both hunted and camped in this unique area of stabilized sand dunes, where the grasslands meet the parklands of Alberta. Artifacts buried in the sand, including bison bones, stone hunting and butchering tools, clay pottery, and arrowheads, have provided a unique glimpse into a culture of hunting and living off the land that predominated the grasslands of Alberta for over 10,000 years, but no longer exists.
For more information on Archaeology Week, or the Bodo Archaeology Centre, call (780) 753.6353,
send an email to bodo@bodoarchaeology.com, or visit www.bodoarchaeology.com.
Prairie Egg Gathering “Bolerama”, Marwayne, AB, July 19 - 22 , 2012
Get ready for “Bolerama”: the annual meeting of Fibreglass RV Owners and Enthusiasts!
Come join them for the 11th Annual Meet at Lea Campground in the village of Marwayne, Alberta.
For more about the gathering, call (780) 875-3179 / (780) 205-3636, or for information, rates, or reservations contact Ron at (780) 847-3784 or the Park Office at (780) 847-2273.
Central Music Festival, Red Deer, AB, August 17-19, 2012
Looking for a weekend of outdoor entertainment and activities without any hassles? The Central Music Festival takes place August 17-19 just a few minutes from Red Deer. Wherever you wander on the festival site, you can hear and see musicians performing a wonderful mix of music from around the corner and around the world. Enjoy a variety of food and beverages, arts and crafts as well as other fine merchandise offered by local vendors on site. The Kids Korner features children’s entertainment and activities – music, art, crafts and games. Free parking and camping on site. Weekend or Day Passes available. For more information, go to centralmusicfest.com or phone (403) 886-5745.